Anybody have a handle on what figures the "real" Vintage ESB three-packs held? I haven't looked at them in years, but these line-ups seem really familiar? If they match up I give Hasbro mondo props for doing it right. If not, well, then I could see a whole bunch of other ways they could have taken these sets.

A rumor is starting to circulate that the Bespin Guard in the 9-pack may not be Utris M'toc as shown in the packaged version at C5. And it may in fact be an homage to the original vintage Bespin Guard with the mustache.

But, there are plenty of photos of the back of the package which show Utris M'toc there, too. Is it possible the package was only a mockup? Certainly. But sticking one retooled figure in with another 8 reissues is sure to be unpopular with the core collecting audience.

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The Bespin Guard variants are definitely welcome. But I really hope this isn't a strategy that Hasbro might employ in order to get people to buy the 9-pack. As for the validity of the rumor? I'm not feeling all that secure with the source that passed it onto me. But it's definitely bound to be fodder for discussion.

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I am in if that's the case. At least there are enough army builders and the new Bespin Luke to make it tolerable. If they slapped in the Beadless Hoth Trooper, gave Lando SA arms/new head and had the Foomanchoo Guard they would have a blow out on their hands. I am sure what we see is what we are getting. From what I read they confirmed at C5 they were straight repacks.

If there is one new figure I will bite but man I can see the repack returns will be high. I am expecting that on the Hoth sets with the AT-ST driver and beardless Rebel.